The-Living-World Question 775
Question: Pure fractions of cellular components can be isolated by [Kerala CET 2005]
Options:
A) Chromatography
B) Scanning electron microscopy
C) X-ray diffraction
D) Differential centrifugation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Differential centrifugation: It is a mechanical separation of individual subcellular component from homogenate in centrifuge at different low speeds.
Larges/heavy/denser particles settle down first at lower speeds while the lighter/smaller/less denser particles do so at higher speeds in centrifuge.